Factors predicting a successful post-discharge outcome for individuals aged 80 years and over
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Factors predicting a successful post-discharge outcome for individuals aged 80 years and over
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The early post-discharge period is a vulnerable time for older patients with complex care requirements. This paper identifies factors predicting a self-reported successful post-discharge outcome for patients aged 80 years and over by exploring factors related to the discharge process, the provision of formal home-care services, informal care and characteristics of th...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Integrated Care
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1568-4156
DOI: 10.5334/ijic.691